Mumbai, March 2 – Filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli has praised global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, calling her one of the rare actors who can seamlessly transition between vulnerability and fierce strength on screen.
Rajamouli took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to laud the actress, who will also star in his upcoming epic action-adventure film, Varanasi.
He wrote: “@priyankachopra is one of the few actors who can be utterly vulnerable at one moment and ferociously strong the next.”
Rajamouli added: “#TheBluff is another testament to her talent, with plenty of impressive stunts. I enjoyed the setting and the pace. Congratulations to the team…”
Regarding Rajamouli's Varanasi, it also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
The plot follows the adventures of Rudhra (Babu) as the Indian city of Varanasi faces the impending arrival of an asteroid. The narrative spans across several timelines and continents.
Rajamouli conceived the film as a globetrotting adventure rooted in Indian cultural themes, drawing inspiration from the structure and emotional tone of classic adventure cinema.
Filming took place extensively in Hyderabad, along with Odisha and Kenya. With a budget of ₹1,000–1,300 crore, it is set to become one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.
Varanasi is scheduled for theatrical release in April 2027.
Priyanka, who has been awarded two National Film Awards and a Padma Shri, has also been cast in the latest installment of the popular franchise "Krrish 4", marking Hrithik Roshan's debut as a director.
Priyanka made her acting debut in 2002 with the Tamil film Thamizhan, followed by her first Bollywood feature, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, in 2003.
She then starred in successful films such as Andaaz and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and gained recognition for her role in the romantic thriller Aitraaz.
Priyanka achieved major stardom by starring in the top-grossing productions Krrish and Don, and later reprised her roles in their successful sequels, Krrish 3 and Don 2.
For playing a troubled model in the drama Fashion, she won a National Film Award. She also received praise for portraying a range of characters in Kaminey, 7 Khoon Maaf, Barfi!, Mary Kom, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Bajirao Mastani.